Is the Virgin River flooding?
The Virgin River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Arizona. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Virgin River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Arizona river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Virgin River at Littlefield, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.37 ft on 1 January 1989, carrying 61,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1930 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.69 ft, 17.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin River at Littlefield, AZ | No flooding | 4.69 ft | 19 ft | |
| Virgin River above the Narrows near Littlefield, AZ | No flood stage defined | 16.66 ft | — |